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Post by Manah on Nov 24, 2023 1:59:06 GMT -5
Once he returned back to the temple, Raiden invited him to rest and take it easy, allowing him to heal in peace. His teammates congratulated him for his victory and otherwise left him to his own devices if he didn't want the company.
The next morning, two of his teammates had fights of their own planned, namely Liu Kang and Sonya. Whether he was interested in learning more was up to him.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 24, 2023 2:00:44 GMT -5
He followed along intending to watch and learn what he could.
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Post by Manah on Nov 26, 2023 23:34:31 GMT -5
Accompanying his new teammates for his fight, he witnessed the capabilities of both of their opponents. First, the princess Kitana of Edenia, whom Liu Kang defeated but spared after discovering she had a good heart and did not fully support Shao Khan's campaign against Earthrealm.
As for the second, Sonya fought against another ninja in green and black, Reptile. While he was easily as good as she was in a fight, she fought smarter and managed to trip the warrior into a pool of acid in the dungeon where she fought him.
At any rate, Kitana had now joined their ranks, and Taskmaster had learned both of their fighting styles. OOC: Gained:
Princess Kitana C.C: 7 (Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier), Efficient R.C: 5 (Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier) Acrobatics: 5 (Agl.bonus)
Reptile/Syzoth Ninja: 6 (Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier/2 Wpn.modifiers), Efficient Acrobatics: 5 (Agl.bonus)
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 26, 2023 23:45:06 GMT -5
Taskmaster remained silent and continued to observe until needed.
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Post by Manah on Nov 29, 2023 22:16:24 GMT -5
His turn came the next morning as Raiden came to seek his assistance again.
"Taskmaster... we have our last fights planned for the tournament today. Liu Kang will face Shang Tsung himself... Johnny is set to fight Prince Goro of the Shokan. And... I think you are our best hope of facing the third foe who stands before us still. The Shokan warrior known as Sheeva. Shokan are four armed, large humanoid warriors of much strength. I would recommend to use any tool you have to get the upper hand and not give her an inch if you are to be victorious", he advised.
"Are you willing, and ready, to face her?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 29, 2023 22:19:08 GMT -5
"Sure thing. Leave it to me." He said.
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Post by Manah on Dec 2, 2023 0:22:50 GMT -5
"Excellent. Let's go then", he said with a nod, transporting him on the highest level of an ancient ruin built atop a huge cliff, seemingly in a jungle, with large columns of stone around them holding what remained of what had probably been some sort of temple or palace a looong time ago. Two sides of the area were downright freefalls into God knows how far; the cliff stood over what appeared to be clouds.
And further ahead stood the lone figure of a humanoid sort of mix between a very muscular human woman with a sort-of lizard, with four arms and claw-like nails.
"Is that the best you've got, Thunder God?" she said mockingly.
"Oh, you'd be surprised, Sheeva. I think you'll find your opponent... quite entertaining", he retorted as he backed off to give them space.
Once again, the now familiar disembodied voice stated: "FIGHT."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 2, 2023 0:30:49 GMT -5
Taskmaster then flung his shield like Kung Lao's hat before using his billy club to swing around playing keep away.
6 eff in Kung Lao's MoKF +4 from shield to attack Sheeva with a hit to the dome.
4 stone in DD's Acrobatics +3 from Custom Billy Club shifted to defense.
H: 4/4 E: 8/18 D: 10
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Post by Manah on Dec 3, 2023 0:34:21 GMT -5
While she was expecting him to attaqck somehow, she had not expected him to use his shield so, and barely managed to steel herself against the worst of the attack, stunning her a bit and stopping her in her own charge.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 3, 2023 0:46:27 GMT -5
Next he threw the Billy Club into her trachea to crush it.
7 eff in Bullseye's RC +3 from Custom Billy Club, and +2 from Targeting vs Sheeva to crush her throat and make her unable to breathe.
6 eff in Captain America's close combat shifted to defense
H: 4/4 E: 3/18 D: 16
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Post by Manah on Dec 4, 2023 22:13:42 GMT -5
Despite her best efforts to dodge, he successfully managed to strike her in the throat, making her gasp and drop to a knee.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 4, 2023 22:20:02 GMT -5
Confident she was not moving for the time he drew his .45 and squeezed off a single shot at her temple.
4 eff in close combat +2 from Targeting +2 from Colt .45 to headshot Sheeva and end the fight.
H: 4/4 E: 6/18 D: 7
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Post by Manah on Dec 8, 2023 23:08:58 GMT -5
Much to his surprise, while he successfully shot the Shokan in the head, injuring her grievously, she did not die just yet, managing to slash him with her claws! (OOC: Take 1w, or 3r.)
...Though she was visibly weakened, and dropped to her knees after retaliating, losing too much blood.
"FINISH HER!!" demanded the disembodied voice once more.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 8, 2023 23:12:05 GMT -5
He proceeded to take a pair of explosive arrows stabbed them into each of her eye sockets, then kicked her back away before they exploded.
4 eff in Close Combat +3 from Fatality +2 from Explosive Arrow heads to finish her off.
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Post by Manah on Dec 10, 2023 0:58:46 GMT -5
(OOC: Badass.)
He successfully and very permanently 'blinded her' with eyefulls of arrows, before kicking her back, where the upper part of her body blew up into scorched gore, bits and blood, leaving her destroyed and him victorious.
"...TASKMASTER WINS. FATALITY!"
"Incredible. I was right to ask for your assistance, Taskmaster", Raiden said, smiling. "Do you need healing?" OOC: Gained:
Sheeva C.C: 6 (Str.bonus and Wpn.modifier), Efficient R.C: 4 (Str.bonus and Wpn.modifier)
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